Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

For everything to do with Dolomites, Toledos, FWD cars and Dolomite-based kitcars.
Post Reply
Message
Author
User avatar
Tony Burd
TDC Member
Posts: 1248
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:36 pm
Location: Andover Hants

Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#1 Post by Tony Burd »

I have purchased some 'large' universal ones off ebay as I couldn't see any of the usual suppliers selling them, but am not convinced they will fit. Anyone know of a source for these?
Modified Dolomite Sprint MSO 662P VA485 1973 Mimosa Sprint
ImageImageImage
Image
User avatar
xvivalve
TDC West Mids Area Organiser
Posts: 13580
Joined: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:13 pm
Location: Over here...can't you see me?

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#2 Post by xvivalve »

Club spares!
User avatar
Tony Burd
TDC Member
Posts: 1248
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:36 pm
Location: Andover Hants

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#3 Post by Tony Burd »

Doh!

I got the mag today and the club spares are listed in there, don't know why I never think to look.
Modified Dolomite Sprint MSO 662P VA485 1973 Mimosa Sprint
ImageImageImage
Image
User avatar
Mad Mart
TDC Member
Posts: 8529
Joined: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:48 pm
Location: Winscombe, North Somerset, England
Contact:

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#4 Post by Mad Mart »

We have these in stock.
Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years. :boggle2: ... Still Sprintless.

Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.


2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S


Image
User avatar
Tony Burd
TDC Member
Posts: 1248
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:36 pm
Location: Andover Hants

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#5 Post by Tony Burd »

Just sent an email to confirm the price, also need some track rod end boots.
Modified Dolomite Sprint MSO 662P VA485 1973 Mimosa Sprint
ImageImageImage
Image
User avatar
Mad Mart
TDC Member
Posts: 8529
Joined: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:48 pm
Location: Winscombe, North Somerset, England
Contact:

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#6 Post by Mad Mart »

Yep, got those as well. :D
Sprintless for the first time in 35+ years. :boggle2: ... Still Sprintless.

Engines, Gearboxes, Overdrives etc. rebuilt. PM me.


2012 Porsche Boxster 981 S


Image
User avatar
Tony Burd
TDC Member
Posts: 1248
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:36 pm
Location: Andover Hants

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#7 Post by Tony Burd »

I cannot get the club boots to fit the balljoints I have, so I am still looking.

I have bought numerous aftermarket boots & cannot seem to find the right size, either too big or too small.

Has anyone had any success buying these, if so please can you share your source?

At this rate I will have to buy complete new balljoints, which seems a waste.

Thanks

Tony
Modified Dolomite Sprint MSO 662P VA485 1973 Mimosa Sprint
ImageImageImage
Image
User avatar
sprint95m
TDC Member
Posts: 6502
Joined: Thu Aug 09, 2007 1:22 pm
Location: Caithness, Scotland

Okay....

#8 Post by sprint95m »

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_ssn= ... 3561.l2562

I am a bit nervous posting this link because it is based on hearsay rather than experience,
but I did see they boots recommended on the Sideways forum some years ago, even though they are costly.


(Having recently purchased some photographic enlarger lens adapters,)
I have found it is now quite slow (couple of weeks) for post to come from the former Eastern Bloc
but it does turn up.


Another option I would personally consider is buy OE Ford if they sell the boots separately.....




Ian.
TDC Forum moderator
PLEASE help us to maintain a friendly forum,
either PM or use Report Post if you see anything you are unhappy with. Thanks.
tamtrucks
Guest contributor
Guest contributor
Posts: 765
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:10 pm
Location: NORTH NOTTS

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#9 Post by tamtrucks »

ive bought a few of those bulgerian poly-boots,used the last of my rubber boots,2 pairs used this year due to cracking and spliting apart...polys should last longer then rubbers
they fit nicely and feel good time will tell
Dolomite 1300,1980`V`reg in british racing brown(russet),3.63 diff with 21t speedo pinion,95%poly`d,HL clocks,standard wheels with SE covers wrapt in 175 70 13,mot`d 19-09-2014,been off the since 1990,(july2017) stainless steel exhaust 3-piece,(xmas2018) wooden mountney steering wheel,(june2020) new monroe shock(radial front,gas-matic rears) with -1" lower`d springs all round.
User avatar
Tony Burd
TDC Member
Posts: 1248
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:36 pm
Location: Andover Hants

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#10 Post by Tony Burd »

Thanks guys will take a look.
Modified Dolomite Sprint MSO 662P VA485 1973 Mimosa Sprint
ImageImageImage
Image
tamtrucks
Guest contributor
Guest contributor
Posts: 765
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:10 pm
Location: NORTH NOTTS

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#11 Post by tamtrucks »

here a couple of pics
Attachments
IMG_2833.JPG
IMG_2833.JPG (78.88 KiB) Viewed 2745 times
IMG_2832.JPG
IMG_2832.JPG (86 KiB) Viewed 2745 times
Dolomite 1300,1980`V`reg in british racing brown(russet),3.63 diff with 21t speedo pinion,95%poly`d,HL clocks,standard wheels with SE covers wrapt in 175 70 13,mot`d 19-09-2014,been off the since 1990,(july2017) stainless steel exhaust 3-piece,(xmas2018) wooden mountney steering wheel,(june2020) new monroe shock(radial front,gas-matic rears) with -1" lower`d springs all round.
User avatar
Tony Burd
TDC Member
Posts: 1248
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:36 pm
Location: Andover Hants

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#12 Post by Tony Burd »

Looks good, can you remember the exact size you bought?
Modified Dolomite Sprint MSO 662P VA485 1973 Mimosa Sprint
ImageImageImage
Image
tamtrucks
Guest contributor
Guest contributor
Posts: 765
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:10 pm
Location: NORTH NOTTS

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#13 Post by tamtrucks »

ebay title.... 2 X HQSilicone 18 40 28 Ball Joint Dust Cover Suspension Replacement Rubber Boot
Dolomite 1300,1980`V`reg in british racing brown(russet),3.63 diff with 21t speedo pinion,95%poly`d,HL clocks,standard wheels with SE covers wrapt in 175 70 13,mot`d 19-09-2014,been off the since 1990,(july2017) stainless steel exhaust 3-piece,(xmas2018) wooden mountney steering wheel,(june2020) new monroe shock(radial front,gas-matic rears) with -1" lower`d springs all round.
User avatar
Tony Burd
TDC Member
Posts: 1248
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:36 pm
Location: Andover Hants

Re: Where to buy Front Upper Ball Joint Rubber Boots?

#14 Post by Tony Burd »

👍
Modified Dolomite Sprint MSO 662P VA485 1973 Mimosa Sprint
ImageImageImage
Image
Post Reply